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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing wing bracket

This page covers removing and installing the wing mounting bracket on the Volkswagen Golf Mk7, using torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-, described for the left side with the right side following the same sequence — starting with the bumper cover and headlight removed.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
   

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
  Note
The removal and installation sequence is described for the left wing bracket. Removal and installation of the right wing bracket are similar.

Removing and installing wing bracket

Removing
–  Removing front bumper cover → Chapter
–  Remove headlights → Vehicle electrics; Rep. gr.94
–  Remove guide profile for front bumper cover → Item.
–  Unscrew centre hex studs → Item.
–  Unscrew bolts -2- and remove wing bracket -1-.
 
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal observing the following:
–  Wing bracket is fitted together with wing to bonnet and bumper → Rep. gr.00.
Specified torques
   
Component Specified torques
Wing bracket 6.0 Nm

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing wing bracket — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What is the Golf Mk7 wing bracket?
    A metal bracket between the wing and the body structure that provides additional mounting support and helps define the panel gap.
    Do I need special tools to remove the Golf Mk7 wing bracket?
    A torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- is specified. Standard hand tools are needed for bolt removal.
    Removing and installing wing
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